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Wooden Bridge Trail along the Trueb and Ilfis rivers
Historic wooden bridges, idyllic river landscapes and Emmental village history accompany you on the route from Trub via Trubschachen to Langnau i.E. The bridges tell stories of Baroque architecture, the turn of the century and modern construction.
Across historic wooden bridges through the Emmental
The 9.5 km hiking trail starts in the historic village centre of Trub and passes numerous wooden bridges, each with its own story. Information boards provide insights into their architecture and the period in which they were built. From Trubschachen, the trail follows the Ilfis through shady floodplain forests to Langnau i.E. Along the way, barbecue areas, bathing spots and various inns invite you to take a break.
Travel in comfort with the BLS to "Trubschachen" and continue by bus to "Trub, Löwenplatz".
To start, you can admire the historic village centre of Trub. The former Benedictine monastery with its church is the oldest still partially preserved building from Trub’s earliest history (1125). It’s worth having a look inside the church before you walk back along the main village street, past the Löwen restaurant and down to the River Trueb. From Trub, the Wooden Bridge Trail will take you past bridges from the Baroque period, the turn of the twentieth century and the present day. The Wooden Bridges Trail is signposted with walking signposts all the way from Trubschachen to Eggiwil. In Trubschachen, we recommend visiting the Local History Museum and the Kambly Experience. A detour to Steibäch takes you to the venerable Steinbach Bridge, which has had to be restored several times already.
The trail continues along the flat and well-established path beside the River Ilfis and through shady riverside woodland to Langnau i.E. The bank of the river offers beautifully situated barbecue spots and places to swim. When you become hungry or thirsty, there are various catering establishments along the route.
Key data
| Walking route | Trub–Trubschachen–Langnau i.E. |
| Distance | 9,5 km |
| Walking times | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Difficulty level | Trail: easy
Fitness: easy |
| Elevation difference | + 14 m / – 133 m |
More information
- SwitzerlandMobility map with details of this walk
- Scheduled timetables BLS
- Wooden Bridge Trail brochure 2.43 MB
The Wooden Bridge Trail is accessible all year round.
Subject to change without prior notice
The hiking trail can be followed free of charge.
For a well-deserved snack or thirst quencher, the following restaurants are available on the route between Trub and Langnau:
Travel comfortably by train to "Trubschachen" and continue with bus no. 284 to the stop "Trub, Löwenplatz".
The return journey starts from "Langnau i.E.".
